Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-23
Grand Lodge K. of P.

The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Of Virginia, which commenced its 18th an
nual session in the Opera House here last
Tuesday night, after harmonious and
profitable session adjourned on Thursday
afternoon to meet next year in Danville.
On Wednesday afternoon the following
grand officers were elected and installed to
serve the ensuing year:
G. c., Thos. Fl. Virnelson, of Portsmouth;
G.. " c., Beverley T. Crump, of Richmond;
G. p, W. T. Lithgow, of Manchester; G
N. Of E., T. L. Courtney, of Richmond; G.
K. of R. and g., John c. Teller, of Rich
mond; G.. NJ. at A., H. G. Chase, of Nor
folk; G. 1. G., DR.. A. F. Cox. of Alexan
d,ia; G. o. G., DR.. W. ]. Points, of Har
risonburg; s. R., d. J. Turner, jr.. Of Nor
folk. and John Fl. Alexander. of Leesburg.
Every night after the adjournment of the
Grand Lodge, the members proceeded tO
Py THAN Hall, where their brethren had ar
ranged an elegant spread, which was pre-
pared by and under the supervision of Past
Chancellor Jas. R. Mazeen. The solids,
which were oysters in every style, turkey.
beef tongue, ham, corn beef, chicken, celery,
pickles, sauces, &C., &C., were delicious
The champagne, wines, punch and
straight" we suppose were equally nice
and relished by those who induIged.-
Around the festive boards teasts were
drunk, and appropriate responses made,
which elected enthusiastic applause.
Well may the Knights of Fredericksburg
congratulate themselves upon the elegant
manner in which they received and enter
tanned the members of the Grand Lodge,
who were loud in their praises of their
brethren of Fredericksburg, the women and
the citizens generally, who Wed with each
other in making their stay here SO pleasant,
and which they declared over and over
again that nothing more could be done that
would have added to the pleasures Ut their
| visitation.
On Thursday afternoon by invitation of
Past Chancellor Chas. E. Hunter, the
Knights were placed in carriages and driven
| to all the points Of interest in and around
Fredericksburg. They took special deligh,
in going through Mr.. Hunters extensive
pillow works, and were surprised at theil
magnitude. On leaving this establishment,
| three cheers were given Mr.. Chas. E. Hun
ter, the farmers friend. They were next
driven to Mr.. Hunter island home, where
the pure juice of the grape was literally dis
pensed with fine cigars. Much admiration
was made over Mr.. Hunters beautiful coun
try home. After leaving this place three
moro cheers were given for "Farmer Hun
ter"
Mary Washington monument, the Con.
federate and National cemeteries, the Mary
Washington's house and the battle fields ia
and Immediately around Fredericksburg
we're next visited. The Knights were great
| ly pleased with their visit to these Interest.
| ing points.
The Grand Lodge was fine body of men
many of whom are gentlemen widely known
throughout Virginia. Their presence here
made a favorable impression upon the
Pythian Order, Of which they were con-
spicious representatives.
We say farewell, noble Knights, and We
hope that great good may grow out of yonl
meeting here, and that the blessings o.
heaven may attend you.-Fredericksburs
Star, 18Th instant.